City Circus Athens
Psyrri hostel in two protected 19th-century buildings, with a rooftop open until 23:30 and air-conditioned en-suite dorms
City Circus Athens is at 16 Sarri Street in Psyrri, about 300 m from the metro and train, in two late-19th-century buildings listed as historical monuments. Dorms of 4, 6 or 8 wooden bunks all have air conditioning and their own bathroom, two dorm types are reserved for women, the rooftop is open from 7:00 to 23:30, and breakfast is served at Zampanó, the hostel's restaurant. Rated 8.8 from 1,543 reviews.
City Circus Athens has been a fixture of the Athens hostel scene since 2012, housed in a restored neoclassical building on Sarri Street in the Psiri district. The hardwood floors, high ceilings, and carefully maintained original features give it a boutique hotel feel at hostel prices.
The rooftop terrace has city views and serves as the main social space. The ground floor houses a bar-restaurant that does breakfast (paid), happy hour drinks, and evening cocktails. The hostel runs bar crawls, movie nights, evening entertainment, and board game sessions. A shared kitchen is available for self-catering.
The Sarri Street location puts you on the main bar-crawl corridor of Psiri. You are a short walk from Monastiraki metro, Thissio, and the western approach to the Acropolis. The Ancient Agora is visible from the terrace.
Family rooms are available, making it one of the few Athens hostels that welcomes families with children. Airport shuttle can be arranged through the 24-hour front desk. Rooms have hardwood floors, air conditioning, and soundproofing.
- 01Every dorm air-conditioned and with a bathroom
- 02The rooftop at sunset
- 03Day tours to Delphi and the islands from reception
- Two protected 19th-century buildings in Psyrri
- Air-conditioned 4-, 6- and 8-bed dorms with their own bathroom
- Two female-only dorm types
- Rooftop open 7:00 to 23:30
- 24-hour reception with an overnight guard
“Staff are so nice. The location is great, close to most attractions. Their breakfast is also delicious with proper Greek coffee.”
“Fantastic location, very comfortable bed mattress, clean spaces, very cozy common living room, friendly staff.”
“I really liked the overall look of the hostel and its interior design. The location was great and the staff were very helpful with recommendations.”
- Psiri Bar District1 min walk
- Monastiraki Metro5 min walk
- Thissio5 min walk
- Ancient Agora8 min walk
- Acropolis15 min walk
- Ermou Street7 min walk
